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Minoan Art on Crete and Thera

The Aegean Bronze Age...

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The Parthenon

When work began on the Parthenon in 447 BC, the Athenian Empire was at the height of its power. Work on the temple continued until 432; the Parthenon, then, represents the tangible and visible efflorescence of Athenian imperial power, unencumbered by the depradations of the Peloponnesian War. Likewise, it symbolizes the power and influence of the A...

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Architecture of Ancient Greece

Lots of Images. Architecture | Athens | Epidauros | Mycenae | Delphi | Olympia | Crete | Sculpture | Female Figure in Greek | Sculpture | Reliefs | Archaic | Classical | Late Classical | Hellenistic...

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Alexander the Great: the marriages at Susa

In February 324, Alexander forced many Macedonian officers to marry to native women. If it was intended as an attempt to unite the European and Asian elites, it was a sad failure: nearly all marriages ended in divorce. The Greek author Arrian of Nicomedia describes this event in section 7.4.4-5.6 of his Anabasis. The translation was made by M.M. Au...

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Athens

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Palace Of Knossos In Minoan Crete

The Palace of Knossos is a significant archaeological site located in Crete, Greece, dating back to the Minoan civilization. It is one of the most important and well-known palaces of the ancient world, offering insights into the advanced culture and society of the Minoans. The palace was first built around 1900 BC but was destroyed by an earthquak...

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Minoans: Religion

The Minoans, an ancient civilization that thrived on the island of Crete from around 2600 to 1100 BC, had a rich and complex religion that played a significant role in their society. Central to Minoan religion were female deities, particularly a mother goddess who symbolized fertility, nature, and the abundance of life. Represented in various form...

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History and Chronology of Greece: From Myth to Civilization

The history of Greece spans thousands of years and is one of the most influential in shaping Western civilization. From the mythic tales of gods and heroes to the achievements of Classical Greece and the enduring legacy of the Hellenistic and Roman periods, Greece's history is a captivating journey through time. Below is an overview of the key peri...

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Ancient Greece Glossary

Brief. Ancient Greece...

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Hellas Net: The History of Hellas

The History of Hellas: From the Bronze Age to the Roman Era Discover the fascinating journey of ancient Greece, or Hellas, through time—a civilization that shaped the foundation of Western culture. From the awe-inspiring palaces of the Minoans and Mycenaeans in the Bronze Age to the rise of classical city-states like Athens and Sparta, Greece's his...

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